{"product_id":"9781554909759","title":"I'm Walking as Straight as I Can: Transcending Disability in Hollywood and Beyond","description":"\u003cb\u003eA candid memoir of building an acting career—and a happy life—with cerebral palsy: “It’s a joy to read this book” (Ian McShane).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Exposing real pain, unstoppable perseverance, and unquestionable faith in the human spirit, this autobiography offers a true glimpse beyond actress Geri Jewell’s public image as a one-dimensional hero. Born with cerebral palsy, Jewell made history when she became the first person with a disability cast in a recurring role on American television in \u003ci\u003eThe Facts of Life\u003c\/i\u003e, and in the years that followed she experienced a string of other successes, including a performance at the White House and a role on HBO’s \u003ci\u003eDeadwood\u003c\/i\u003e. But along with such accomplishments, this personal story also depicts some of the less-than-rosy events that happened behind closed doors during her initial climb to fame—among them, her release from \u003ci\u003eThe Facts of Life\u003c\/i\u003e; her manager’s embezzlement of the money she made on the show; and her struggle with chronic pain, despair, and a fear of revealing her true sexual identity.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Told with grace and humor, this inspirational narrative presents an honest portrayal of a woman who refused to give up when others kept knocking her down.","brand":"ECW Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47169819246832,"sku":"9781554909759","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781554909759_p0.jpg?v=1769898875","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781554909759","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}